r/flashlight • u/_beef_cake • 12h ago

Fixable?

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I tried charging and realized it wasn’t because the + is concaved in.

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u/macomako 12h ago

Terrible idea. This is a great way to short the battery.

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u/Xenomorph_1978 12h ago

Free fireworks!!😀

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u/Xenomorph_1978 12h ago

I did it to mine. No problem. But yeh do at your own risk

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u/Remarkable_1984 11h ago

I've done it as well. And the vent holes are still intact and not covered. You just have to be careful to not touch + and - with anything metal. I did it to a flat-top cell. It's way more complicated if it's a button top.

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u/Xenomorph_1978 11h ago

I’ve repaired 4-s lipo batteries for rc cars so I’m comfortable with li ion. But yes there is a chance of a short. Always be careful. Not worth it for these cells. They are so cheap anyway.

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u/Remarkable_1984 1h ago

They're cheap if you live in the US, or China, or some other place where you can get them shipped relatively cheaply and without undue restrictions. In my country, they're about as expensive as gold when you add shipping, even if you can get them shipped.